This is one of
the most important responsibilities that our department faces
each year. The severity and frequency of the winter storms can
take its toll on MCEO crews and the roads. We have crews on-call
to treat roads as needed. These crew members are required to
have their Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Tree Trimming and Removal

By cutting back
trees and vegetation from roadways, sunlight will reach the road
surfaces. This not only allows for safer roads during the winter
months by promoting ice and snow melting, but keeps motorists
safer through the reduction of fallen trees during storms, as
well as permitting roads to dry at a faster rate.

Ditching and Drainage

Ditching and de-berming the
roads are central to proper drainage. As part of an aggressive
drainage approach, each county road will be ditched every third
year. We have also continued replacing and repairing many
culverts along and under county roads to assist in the diversion
of water from the road surface. This proactive approach to
ensure proper drainage will yield longer lives for our roads,
which has already begun to show positive results.